MINUTES OF THE
HOUSE TRANSPORTATION STANDING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 • 8:00 a.m. • 445 State Capitol


Members Present:
Rep. Kay J. Christofferson, Chair
Rep. Mike Winder, Vice Chair
Rep. Melissa G. Ballard
Rep. Suzanne Harrison
Rep. Ken Ivory
Rep. Dan N. Johnson
Rep. Karen Kwan
Rep. Ashlee Matthews
Rep. Merrill F. Nelson
Rep. Jeffrey D. Stenquist
Rep. Raymond P. Ward

Members Absent:
Rep. Karen M. Peterson

Staff Present:
Micah Ann Wixom, Policy Analyst
Jonathan Rees, Committee Secretary

Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
Chair Christofferson called the meeting to order at 8:08 AM.
MOTION:Rep. Johnson moved to approve the minutes for the February 18th, 2022, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4.
Yeas - 8Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. D. Johnson
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. J. Stenquist
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. M. Nelson
Rep. K. Peterson
Rep. R. Ward
1.H.B. 443 Utah Inland Port Authority Amendments (Schultz, M.)
Rep. Shultz presented the bill with the assistance of Erin Mendenhall, Mayor, Salt Lake City.
Cory Holdaway, Magna Township, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Dan Dugan, Chair, Salt Lake City Council, spoke in favor of the bill.
Deeda Seed, Stop the Polluting Port Coalition, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Carolyn Erickson, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Katie Papas spoke in opposition to the bill.
Monica Hilding spoke opposition to the bill.
Nigel Swaby spoke to the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Ballard moved to replace H.B. 443 with 1st Substitute H.B. 443.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-3.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 3
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. D. Johnson
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. M. Nelson
Rep. R. Ward
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. K. Peterson
Rep. J. Stenquist
MOTION:Rep. Ballard moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 443 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 9-1-2.
Yeas - 9Nays- 1Abs- 2
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. D. Johnson
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. M. Nelson
Rep. R. Ward
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. K. Peterson
Rep. J. Stenquist
2.H.B. 336 Vehicle Registration Modifications (Pitcher, S.)
Rep. Pitcher presented the bill with the assistance of Brian Cowan, Health Officer, Weber-Morgan Health Department.
Wayne Jones, Executive Director, Used Cars Dealers Association, spoke to the bill.
Kevin Mortensen spoke in opposition to the bill.
Grant Amann spoke in opposition to the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Kwan moved to replace H.B. 336 with 1st Substitute H.B. 336.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-3.
Yeas - 9Nays- 0Abs- 3
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. D. Johnson
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. M. Nelson
Rep. R. Ward
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. K. Peterson
Rep. J. Stenquist
MOTION:Rep. Kwan moved to pass 1st Substitute H.B. 336 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 8-1-3.
Yeas - 8Nays- 1Abs- 3
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. D. Johnson
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. M. Nelson
Rep. R. Ward
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. K. Peterson
Rep. J. Stenquist
Rep. Winder assumed the chair.
3.H.B. 391 Autocycle Amendments (Christofferson, K.)
Rep. Christofferson presented the bill.
Joel Sheltrown spoke in favor of the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to pass H.B. 391 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4.
Yeas - 8Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. D. Johnson
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. M. Nelson
Rep. R. Ward
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. K. Peterson
Rep. J. Stenquist
MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to place H.B. 391 on the Consent Calendar.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4.
Yeas - 8Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. D. Johnson
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. M. Nelson
Rep. R. Ward
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. K. Peterson
Rep. J. Stenquist
Rep. Christofferson resumed the chair.
4.5th Sub. S.B. 53 Driver Speeding Amendments (Iwamoto, J.)
Sen. Iwamoto presented the bill with the assistance of Mike Rapich, Colonel, Utah Highway Patrol, Carolos Braceras, Executive Director, Utah Department of Transportation, Mike Brown, Chief of Police, Salt Lake City, and distributed a handout.
MOTION:Rep. Matthews moved to pass 5th Substitute S.B. 53 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4.
Yeas - 8Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. D. Johnson
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. R. Ward
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Nelson
Rep. K. Peterson
Rep. J. Stenquist
5.2nd Sub. S.B. 122 Unmanned Aircraft Amendments (Kennedy, M.)
Senator Kenndy presented the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Johnson moved to pass 2nd Substitute S.B. 122 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 7-0-5.
Yeas - 7Nays- 0Abs- 5
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. D. Johnson
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. R. Ward
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. M. Nelson
Rep. K. Peterson
Rep. J. Stenquist
6.2nd Sub. S.B. 66 Electric Assisted Bicycle Use Amendments (Weiler, T.)
Sen. Weiler presented the bill.
Andy Smith, EMS Director, Grand County, spoke in opposition to the bill.
MOTION:Rep. Winder moved to amend 2nd Substitute S.B. 66 with Amendment #1.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4.
Amendment 1
2nd Sub. S.B. 66
1 .        Page 14, Lines 411 through 418 :  Page 14, Lines 411 through 418
411         specific classification of an electric assisted bicycle, on a sidewalk, path, or trail within the
412         jurisdiction of the local authority or state agency.
413                 (b) (i) { A } Subject to Subsection (3)(b)(ii), a local authority, political subdivision, or state agency may not adopt an ordinance
414         or rule to regulate or restrict an individual with a mobility disability from using an electric
415         assisted bicycle or an adaptive electric assisted bicycle on a sidewalk, path, or trail within the
416         jurisdiction of the local authority or state agency.
        (ii) (A) A local authority, political subdivision, or state agency may impose legitimate and reasonable safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of services, programs, or activities related to the use of an electric assisted bicycle or an adaptive electric assisted bicycle.
        (B) A local authority, political subdivision, or state agency shall ensure that a safety requirement imposed pursuant to Subsection (3)(b)(ii)(A) is based on actual risks, and not mere speculation, stereotypes, or generalizations about individuals with a mobility disability.
417                 (4) An individual under 16 years [of age] old may not operate a class 3 electric assisted
418         bicycle.

Yeas - 8Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. D. Johnson
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. R. Ward
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Nelson
Rep. K. Peterson
Rep. J. Stenquist
MOTION:Rep. Winder moved to pass 2nd Substitute S.B. 66 out favorably.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4.
Yeas - 8Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. D. Johnson
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. R. Ward
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Nelson
Rep. K. Peterson
Rep. J. Stenquist
MOTION:Rep. Ward moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-4.
Yeas - 8Nays- 0Abs- 4
Rep. K. Christofferson
Rep. S. Harrison
Rep. K. Ivory
Rep. D. Johnson
Rep. K. Kwan
Rep. A. Matthews
Rep. R. Ward
Rep. M. Winder
Rep. M. Ballard
Rep. M. Nelson
Rep. K. Peterson
Rep. J. Stenquist
Chair Christofferson adjourned the meeting at 10:01 AM.